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1974 Volkswagen Type 1

GermanyGasolineRWDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 8
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1303 S
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed
130 km/h (81 mph)
0–60 mph
19.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
20 seconds
Displacement
1,584 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,110 mm (161.8 in)
Width
1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Height
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Curb weight
890 kg (1,962 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 45 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
69 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.25 – 3.78 :1
2nd Gear
1.26 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
0.88 – 1.26 :1
4th Gear
0.93 :1
Final Drive
3.88 – 4.13 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
277 mm (10.9 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm (9.1 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
  • Semi-Trailing Arm
  • Swing Axle

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
41.5 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.5 – 12.5 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,394 mm (54.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,349 mm (53.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m

Weight

Gross Weight
1,290 kg (2,844 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg (882 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Tempered
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
  • 2
  • 3
Type of Seat
Adult

Features

Other Features

Horn
Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
  • Small Family Car
  • Medium Family Car

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